Assembler I

Scope
Under general direction from the Production Supervisor, the Assembler is responsible for safely assembling finished product using components, sub-assemblies, fasteners, and packaging material following all SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and compliance with all quality and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Review and follow all SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), Work Instructions, and/or drawings to determine required assembly finish on product, pack, and any special options to completion.
• Check and maintain accurate inventory of sub-assemblies, parts, and fasteners to complete production orders.
• Ability to safely operate power and hand tools to complete assigned tasks, as well as operate controls and safety stops on machines.
• Follow all Company safety policies, rules, and procedures at all times; maintain a strong safety mindset.  Always wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for work being performed.
• Accurate completion of all documentation and production reporting following Company and Quality guidelines.  Maintain accurate record of time spent and material used within established standards.
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations for accurate production reporting. 
• Maintain a clean work environment aligned with Company standards.
• Operate scan guns for production order/WIP processes and inventory.
• Work and communicate in a team environment and/or independently as needed to achieve successful production and quality goals.   
• Promptly raise any safety, quality or production issues to appropriate parties, and work with support functions to quickly resolve issues.      
• Ability to cross train and rotate between various areas within the department throughout the shift.
• Meet all production output goals as aligned with PPLH (Parts Per Labor Hour) standards and budget targets.
• Assist with training new full time and/or temporary employees as needed in compliance with all safety, quality and production policies, rules, and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Typical Background
Education:  

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Certifications/Licensing:

• N/A

Years and Type of Experience:

• Assembler I – Entry level position; can assemble, test, calibrate where applicable 25% or better of all products within respective cost center.
• Assembler II – Previous manufacturing experience preferred; can assemble, test, calibrate where applicable 50% or better of all products within respective cost center.
• Assembler III – Previous manufacturing experience necessary; can assemble, test, calibrate where applicable all products within respective cost center.  Can assemble, test, calibrate where applicable at least 75% of production in non-assigned cost centers.  SME (Subject Matter Expert) for assigned area(s) of responsibility.

Key Required Skills, Knowledge, and Capabilities:

• Previous manufacturing experience in a regulated industry preferred.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet a plus.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills to include customer-focused orientation with both internal and external customers.

Key Behaviors Critical for Success in this Role: Here at Dentsply Sirona, our vision is to transform dentistry to improve oral health globally.

Every day, we empower millions of customers by proudly creating innovative solutions for healthy smiles.

Our Operating Principles guide our daily activities:

• We approach customers as ONE company, and they are the core of everything we do.
• We create innovative solutions that customers love to use.
• We think and act with positive intent and the highest integrity.
• We operate sustainably in everything we do.
• We use our size and global breadth to our advantage.

Our Core Values define who we are:

• AGILE:
  • We innovate
  • We challenge ourselves constantly
  • We act quickly
• ACCOUNTABLE:
  • We hold ourselves and each other accountable.
• RESPECTFUL:
  • We listen.  We foster diversity and inclusion.
  • We respect the communities in which we live and work.
• COLLABORATIVE:
  • We are good partners.
  • We learn from each other.  We are one team.  We have fun.
• TRUSTWORTHY:
  • Our customers can rely on us.
  • We can rely on each other.  We empower our people.